1975 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Renault 25

To start off, 1988 Renault 25 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 25 (124 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 25 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Renault 25 (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.

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